Cork participants in the Seniors Alert Scheme increases by 2,278 in a year

14 January 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie According to the most recent figures, the number of participants in the Seniors Alert Scheme in Cork has increased by 2,278. Cork Senator, Tim Lombard, confirmed that figures to end of October 2018 show that 4,474 people in Cork were registered participants on the scheme compared to 2,196... Read More

FINE GAEL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

12th January, 2019

TV ‘Dr Eva’ to launch new book on Diabetes in Mahon Point

12 January 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Over 200,000 people in Ireland suffer from type 2 diabetes, with many believing it to be a chronic disease for which medication is the only solution. In her new cookbook, Reverse Your Diabetes: The Revolutionary Diet Plan for Taking Control of Type 2 Diabetes, Dr Eva shows this... Read More

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3rd January, 2019

Cork’s ‘We Can Quit’ participants celebrate being smoke free

3 January 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Cancer Society launches new courses for 2019 Free one-to-one support from the Irish Cancer Society to help local women quit smoking Analysis shows approximately half of the participants quit smoking 2 January 2019: The latest group of participants from the Irish Cancer Society’s We Can Quit smoking... Read More

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30th December, 2018

HSE Service Plan points to challenging year for Disability Services – Murphy O’Mahony

30 December 21018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Disability spokesperson Margaret Murphy O’Mahony (A TD for Cork South West) says the 2019 HSE Service Plan is a very mixed bag for people with disabilities. “2018 saw an increase in Personal Assistance hours – 170,000 hours – relative to 2017 so it is disappointing that... Read More

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20th December, 2018

AIB Donate €11,050 to The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation

20 December 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Funds will support the care for children in County Cork AIB, proud sponsors of both Club and County, along with AXA, exclusive underwriters of AIB’s insurance presented The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation with a cheque for €11,050 at AIB Bankcentre. The donation will provide over 680 home... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

20th December, 2018

Cork Samaritans mark the Longest Night by remembering those who need them most

20 December 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Samaritans in Cork will mark the Longest Night of the year by reminding those struggling most that they are there for them during their darkest hours. On Friday, 21st December, is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day – and the Longest Night – of the year. To... Read More

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19th December, 2018

HEALTH: Three Injury Units in Cork Treat Over 26,536 Patients in 2018 – Bantry, Mallow, Gurranabraher

19 December 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The HSE has 11 Injury Units now in place across the country with three located in Cork, which have been open since 2012. By the end of October 2018, 26,536 patients have been treated at the Injury Units in Cork. These include: Bantry Injury Unit (opened in July... Read More

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18th December, 2018

CHRISTMAS CHARITY: 20-foot shipping container filled with food – will be given to the needy

18 December 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A massive 20-foot container has been filled with food contained in 150 boxes for three Cork charities, following an appeal earlier this month. It has been announced today that this will be be an annual event. The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Mick Finn launched the first ever... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

17th December, 2018

Major Extension for Clonakilty Community Hospital – Daly

17 December 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Clonakilty Hospital is set for a €5 million extension, according to Minister of State at the Department of Health, Jim Daly. A planning application has been submitted to Cork County Council for an extension of the Community Hospital which is expected to cost in the region of €5... Read More

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10th December, 2018

Honorary Doctorate of Laws (LLD) for Adrienne Cullen today from University College Cork

10 December 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie After Dutch doctors failed her, Adrienne Cullen, now terminally ill, fought the system and won. She went public with her story about how a major Dutch hospital lost her test results, leaving her with incurable cervical cancer. She’s now using the horror of those experiences to drive change... Read More

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6th December, 2018

Skype calls can’t replace real clinics in mental health – Buckley

6 December 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin Mental Health spokesperson Pat Buckley TD has slammed the claims by the Minister of State for Mental Health Jim Daly that psychiatrist vacancies in child and adolescent services can be dealt with through Skype calls. Deputy Buckley said; “Telemedicine can supplement direct in person healthcare but... Read More

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1st December, 2018

SOCIAL PICS: Bon Secours Hospital Christmas Party

1 December 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Goran Cajgas and Katie Daly, attending the Bon Secours Hospital staff Christmas party, at the Metropole Hotel. Picture: David Keane.

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